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A proposed Ridgefield Waterfront Park concept divides the area into two zones — one for events and active recreation, and another for walking and enjoying the natural scenery. The Ridgefield City Council will review the plan at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 12.
Ridgefield Council to review plans for enhanced waterfront park
The Ridgefield City Council will review the proposed concept for a new waterfront park this week, with a final review and approval set for later this month. The city and Port of Ridgefield are … more
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Clark County Matters Executive Director Amy Harris is urging residents to send a letter to elected officials in Clark County to implement a camping ban to tackle the homeless crisis in the county.
New Clark County-based organization pushes for homeless camping ban
Clark County Matters, a fresh nonprofit advocating for change in Vancouver and the rest of the county, is focusing its inaugural campaign on the homelessness issue in the county.  Amy … more
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Battle Ground Police officers served a search warrant for alleged prostitution at the Relax Health Spa, 909 W. Main St., Suite 102, in Battle Ground during the evening of Sept. 4.
Battle Ground Police serve search warrant in illicit massage parlor operation
While details are scarce, the Battle Ground Police Department (BGPD) served a search warrant at Relax Health Spa, located at 909 W. Main Street, Suite 102, on Sept. 4, following reports of alleged … more
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The Vancouver Ballet Folklorico dressed in vibrant colors and performed traditional Mexican dances during the Ridgefield Multicultural Festival on Saturday, Sept. 7, at Overlook Park.
Dance, fashion take center stage at Ridgefield Multicultural Festival
Professional dancers captivated thousands of festivalgoers during the seventh annual Ridgefield Multicultural Festival on Saturday, Sept. 7, at Overlook Park in Ridgefield. The festival represented a … more
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Reaching 911 in rural areas can be a challenge at times. Jason Fritz, deputy director of 911 operations for the Clark Regional Emergency Services Agency, provided a few ways to reach 911 operators if internet or cell service is down.
CRESA deputy director: Rural residents can still reach 911 in case cell, landline service is down
Making emergency calls in rural areas can sometimes be a struggle, but Jason Fritz, deputy director of 911 operations for Clark Regional Emergency Services Agency (CRESA), said residents can still … more
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Crowds gather at the doors of the Ridgefield Costco prior to 8 a.m., with people eagerly anticipating the store’s grand opening on Thursday, Aug. 29.
Ridgefield’s Costco opens to thousands of eager shoppers
As the crowd began to grow at a quarter to 8 in the morning on Thursday, Aug. 29, the doors to the Costco Wholesale Warehouse in Ridgefield opened to the public for the first time, and a stream of … more
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C-Tran’s transit buses make usual stops to the Junction Park and Ride in Ridgefield. La Center Mayor Tom Strobehn expects the city to open a similar stop in January next year.
La Center mayor expects new C-Tran Park-and-Ride to open next year
La Center residents may soon have bus service to take them to and from C-Tran connection stops. Last week, at a City Council meeting Wednesday, Aug. 28, La Center Mayor Tom Strobehn announced that … more
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Cedars North Airpark in Battle Ground shares a backyard with several residential homes. Following the City Council’s discussion of a potential rezoning, homeowners argued that higher-density housing would lead to new residents asking for the airfield to be shut down. Last week, the City Council agreed to find compatible, non-residential developments suitable for airfield use.
BG City Council maintains airpark district zoning
Following months of pushback from locals, the Battle Ground City Council will not follow the city Planning Commission’s recommendation to allow higher-density housing near its airfield. … more
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Last year, Washington’s Growth Management Hearings Board ruled Clark County was in noncompliance with state law for approving an overlay allowing surface mining before sufficient environmental impact studies were conducted. Though the Court of Appeals is examining the decision, the county has since lost $6.4 million in state funds, as the overlay has not been repealed. The Clark County Council agreed to hold a public hearing on whether or not to repeal the overlay.
County Council to hold public hearing on Chelatchie mining overlay
The Clark County Council will host a public hearing to consider repealing a mining overlay in Chelatchie, a decision prompted by the loss of millions in state funds due to the county's noncompliance … more
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The 35-acre Durkee Property east of Battle Ground city limits will become a trail park as outlined in the city’s Parks Master Plan. While, initially, city officials considered using the property for a sports complex, they reconsidered after public pushback.
BG City Council approves plans for four park lands
Although the Battle Ground City Council approved a master plan for four city parks last week, residents should not expect any developments soon as officials consider funding options for the projects … more
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The school resource officer’s office at Prairie High School is in use for the first time since prior to the pandemic. Clark County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Chelsea Quiggle was selected to be the school’s new SRO as she has years of educator experience prior to starting a law enforcement career.
New Prairie High School SRO packs educator background
The Clark County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) relaunched its school resource officer (SRO) program at Prairie High School, with Chelsea Quiggle, former educator turned deputy, set to begin … more
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Battle Ground City Council voted 4-2 on Aug. 5 to allow the 1.2 parking stalls per dwelling at the Vancouver Housing Authority’s Weaver Creek housing site. Battle Ground City Councilor Shane Bowman believes that will cause parking “bleed over” into the surrounding streets. Cars from existing housing developments are parked at the entrance to the Weaver Creek site, including one in a full car cover.
BG city councilor discusses his concerns over parking in the city
Battle Ground City Councilor Shane Bowman believes apartment complexes lacking in parking are creating a public safety issue when cars “bleed over” into street parking, limiting the width … more
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Last year, Washington’s Growth Management Hearings Board ruled Clark County was in noncompliance with state law for approving an overlay allowing surface mining before sufficient environmental impact studies were conducted. The county has since lost $6.4 million in state funds, as the overlay must be repealed. Last year, council members favored withholding the repeal as the hearings board’s decision is currently in the appeals process.
Clark County faces millions in lost funds due to law noncompliance
Clark County residents may face higher clean water fees if the county remains in noncompliance with state law, which has resulted in the loss of millions in state grants and loans. The … more
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Ridgefield’s Costco is set to open at 7:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 29. The new job site is expected to bring over 300 jobs and $700,000 annually to the city in sales and property tax revenue.
Ridgefield Costco to open late August
Ridgefield city staff say the new Costco is the first step in transforming Ridgefield into a major employment hub in the north Clark County region. The Costco site is set to open in the newly … more
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Speaker of the House Mike Johnson attended a fundraiser for Congressional Candidate Joe Kent Saturday afternoon in Vancouver. While speaking to reporters, Johnson said that the race for the Third Congressional District will be one of the "top five" in the country.
U.S. Speaker of the House promotes Joe Kent prior to congressional fundraiser
Republican congressional candidate Joe Kent is “made for the job,” U.S. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, said Saturday. “He is a serious person for serious … more
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Julia Clark lets a young fairgoer pet her market lambs on Thursday, Aug. 8, at the Clark County Fair.
Family competes in fair lamb showing for decade and counting
The Clark family in east Clark County has been showing market lambs at the Clark County Fair for a decade. While the siblings are sad to see their lambs go to market for meat, they said they will be … more
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Primary election results show Fire District 3’s levy lid lift passed as of Friday evening. The lid lift will fund more paramedic-certified firefighters, update medical equipment and replace an aging ambulance to transport patients to area hospitals.
CCFR and Fire District 3 levy lid lifts pass in unofficial primary election results
The first week of unofficial primary election results show the local propositions to raise the fire district levies for Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue (CCFR) and Fire District 3 passed. As of Friday … more
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Woodland city councilor denies lying about residency following accusations
The eligibility of a Woodland City Council member was called into question by Mayor Todd Dinehart last week. During a City Council meeting on Monday, Aug. 5, Dinehart accused Councilor Gabe … more
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Clark County Fire District 3, with mutual aid from Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue, quickly knocked down a fire at a single unit of a triplex in the 200 block of Northeast Third Avenue in Battle Ground on Tuesday, Aug. 6.
CCFD3 and mutual aid crews knock down apartment fire on day of primary election
Clark County Fire District (CCFD) 3 Chief Scott Sorenson has said agency borders do not matter when in need, which was on display on Aug. 6 as CCFD3 with assistance from Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue … more
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Cars line up to drop off their primary election ballots at the Brush Prairie ballot drop-off location.
Early primary election results: CCFR and Fire District 3 levies passing
The first day of unofficial primary election results show the local propositions to raise the fire district levies for Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue (CCFR) and Fire District 3 are passing overwhelmingly. … more
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